Drug Education and Prevention for Teachers

Education and Prevention for Teachers Introduction Video

This section will provide tools to help teachers to educate their students on drugs and alcohol at all levels. It also gives information on what to do or not to do if you suspect a student of using drugs or alcohol regularly or in class.

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  • Image used to represent our Do's and Don'ts: Teachers Speaking to Students About Drugs page

    Teachers are uniquely positioned to reinforce drug prevention education. Research consistently shows that school-based prevention programs are most effective when they deliver accurate information, build refusal skills, and create a classroom environment where students feel safe asking questions. The following…
  • Image used to represent our Signs of an Opioid Overdose & When to Use Naloxone page

    What Are the Signs of an Opioid Overdose? Opioids affect the body's receptors that are related to breathing, which causes breathing to become slow and shallow. A person's breathing can stop within minutes to hours after using the drug. Once…
  • Image used to represent our How to Quickly Recognize Which Drugs a Person Has Used page

    Learning to identify what drugs a person has used or is under the influence of is a skill that can help someone stop using drugs. In addition, it can prevent overdose and save someone’s life. Many of the signs and…
  • Image used to represent our How to Develop a Drug Education and Prevention Lesson Plan page

    Education plays an important role when preventing drug use among young people. There are countless educational resources for educators, including lesson plans, activities, videos, etc., from various websites. There are also numerous approaches to take, yet we hope the general…
  • Image used to represent our How Teachers Can Help Students Whose Parents Are Suffering From Substance Use page

    Teachers are placed in a challenging situation if they know their student's parent or guardian is addicted to drugs or alcohol or abusing drugs and alcohol. It is estimated that between 2009 and 2014 roughly one in eight children aged…
  • Image used to represent SUPE's Parent's Guide to Peer Pressure

    Peer pressure is the feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one's age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them. While peer pressure can be positive — encouraging healthy habits…

  • Do you know what peer pressure is? This video explains what it is and gives tips on recognizing it and how to avoid being a victim of it.
  • Image used to represent our How Teachers Can Prevent Underage Drinking page

    Preventing underage drinking involves reaching students at a critical time. It works best when age-appropriate interventions are begun early in life. These interventions must be consistently implemented across their lifespan. Teachers play a critical role because of the time spent…
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    As a teacher, you must navigate many things when educating young adults. Connecting with your students and keeping them engaged while learning is not an easy task, but there are things you need to look out for to ensure the…
  • SUPE Pamphlet - The Link Between Bullying and Substance Use

    There are numerous reasons why someone chooses to use drugs, and the root cause of a substance use disorder is unique to the individual. However, the foundation of any effective rehabilitation and prevention is addressing the reason why or the…
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IT WAS CREATED TO FURTHER DRS’ MISSION TO EDUCATE PEOPLE AND TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.